The French Australian Connection

A project in Melbourne, AU by Louisa Deasey
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Help bring my father's lost 1940s post-war Paris memoir out of the library and into the public domain.
Backers: 125
Average Pledge Per Backer: $145 AUD

Funded: $18,101 AUD of $15,000 AUD
Dates: Mar 28th -> Apr 27th (30 days)
Project By: Louisa Deasey
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Latest News

You're a patron of the arts and I'm so grateful

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone I posted on my facebook last night that I was reluctant to do this kickstarter for many reasons - it's a huge risk (if you don't reach target, you get nothing), I didn't know if people would truly see dad's manuscripts as valuable,... (Read More)

Almost at the finish line, just a little way to go!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends Thank you so much for backing this huge heart project of mine. The campaign to share this kickstarter has been really full-on and a bit scary, to be honest, but every time someone new backs the project I take a big sigh of relief and... (Read More)

Do you know someone who would love to read this memoir? Please share!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, Thank you all SO much for supporting my campaign to digitise dad's memoir.  I'm getting a little nervous as we've hit a plateau in the campaign. I'm not sure if you know, but kickstarter is all-or-nothing. This means, if i don't reach... (Read More)

Little snippet of dad's Commando memoir

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends - we are getting so close, but still have a significant target to reach before I can breathe easy that I'll be able to digitise this material! Although the French | Australian manuscript is ready, printed and bound, to further develop... (Read More)

3/4 of the way there!

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for all your support!! We are getting so much closer, I don't want to let you down! I'll keep sharing little teasers of the memoir on social media, I've sent about 129 emails since Sunday, and even written a press release for... (Read More)

Grateful for everyone's support

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone I just wanted to post a little update as I'm feeling very teary after passing the 70% mark already on day 5 of this campaign. Your support and excitement about dad's memoir means the world! I've resisted a kickstarter for two years -... (Read More)

Already passed the 1/3 mark

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello beautiful people. I'm so emotional and incredulous that we've already passed the 1/3 way mark of this project. Today I emailed 48 people (!!) and I'm so glad I did. From wonderful ex students contacting sharing memories of dad teaching French... (Read More)

Day 3 discoveries

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone. I'm so touched and honoured by the new backers who have come through overnight! It's a huge funding goal, and, kickstarter being all-or-nothing, I'm doing all I can to get this project over the line so you can all see your rewards.... (Read More)

Day 2: It's all very inspiring!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone -  Again, my hugest thanks for your support in the last 24 hours. It's been incredible. Part of the reason I wanted to do this as a kickstarter campaign is because I wanted to share my discoveries around the world, not just with my close... (Read More)

Day One miracles!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU all so much for the overwhelming support today. It's only day one and I'm really happily shocked by how generous and enthusiastic everyone has been about this project - particularly those backers who don't know me who found me on... (Read More)

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